‘Triumph Around the World’ by Robbie Marshall
‘Triumph around the World’ could dispassionately (and errantly) be dismissed as the manifestation of a middle class, mid-life crisis.
New heated gloves from Weise.
With the UK winter coming, if you’re going to keep riding, or if you plan to ride anywhere cold, you may be interested in a…
‘The Scooter Diaries’ by Ronald Bowman
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‘Kiwis might fly’ by Polly Evans
This isn’t a new book (2004) … but if you just like travel books and especially ones which use a motorcycle as an anchor, then this should be a fair contender for your time.
‘Far Horizons – Across the Great Divide’ by Andrew Earnshaw
The unavoidable first impression is that it’s quite a tome… Where was the editor?
‘The Hunt for Puerto del Faglioli’ by Paddy Tyson
I found myself turning the pages so fast, wanting to see what happened next, that once finished I had to read it again
Mondo Sahara is Go!
The premiere screening of Austin Vince’s new film, Mondo Sahara, took place last night at the Coronet Theatre in London’s Notting Hill. Anyone familiar with…
Metzeler Tourance EXP – tyre review
The old Tourance was a classic. But that’s not a cry for the unattainable past
SW Motech crashbars – Honda NC700X
When SW-Motech first started as a company, it was to make motorcycle luggage, but they had an ulterior motive. Their humble beginnings in 1999 were…
‘Through Dust and Darkness’ by Jeremy Kroeker
An excellent take on the Middle East. This is writing that sucks you in.
‘City of Myths River of Dreams’ by James Marr
A terrific background to West Africa, accessibly written
‘The Real Way Round’ by Jonathan Yates
Ten years after Ewan and Charlie brought overlanding to our TV screens, some people are still using their movie-title as a cue
‘Two Wheels to the Sahara- a photo diary’ by Paul Holroyd
This is the first of what promises to be a series of ‘Two wheels to…’ various parts of the world which are more easily accessible from the UK than you’d think.
The ultimate kevlar jeans?
Draggin’ Jeans, the Australian company who really pioneered the kevlar jean concept, has just announced the arrival of their newest and the most protective, jeans yet; Holeshot
‘The Black Stars of Ghana’ by Alan Whelan
Alan Whelan, the author of the best-selling ‘African Brew Ha-Ha’, is back with more delightful tales of his solo motorcycle travels. This time he concentrates on Ghana, land of fetish priests, unbridled enthusiasm and a remarkable football team
CFMoto WK650TR review
It may bear an uncanny resemblance to Honda’s ST1300, but this is no V4 shaft-driven police mount
Ride what you want in the Alps
Are you thinking of buying a new bike but can’t decide which one? Or do you just want some fun in the Alps?
MT Raptor helmet review
A budget flip-front helmet that’s hard to fault
‘A Ride in the Sun – Gasoline Gypsy’ by Peggy Iris Thomas
The 1950s is for many the golden age of travel, and the romance that the freedom the road can provide is captured here in a manner rarely experienced.
GIVI X.01Tourer helmet
A new GIVI lid aimed squarely at overland travellers